Under 3% of the students at Kentucky State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $18,008 | $21,858 |
| Tuition | $9,020 | $12,870 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $6,690 | $6,690 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation & Other | $998 | $998 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 100% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 66% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 74% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 67% |
Kentucky State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Kentucky State University was 2.44.
In 2020, 26% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 430 | 430 |
| 75th Percentile | 520 | 530 |
In 2020, 75% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 15 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 20 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
| Psychology, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |